The link below is to an article that looks at ‘The World Digital Library.’
For more visit:
http://publishingperspectives.com/2014/05/is-the-world-digital-library-finally-coming/
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Book Recommendation Platforms
The link below is to an article that lists the top book recommendations platforms.
For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/may/10/top-book-recommendation-platforms-what-are-your-favourites
Apple, Amazon and the uncertain future of the book startup
Over the past few years, I’ve encountered countless startups that claim they are going to disrupt or revolutionize book publishing.
I once thought we might see one of those take off. Today, I’m not so sure. Book-related startups face a particularly tough path forward. Here are a few reasons why.
When Amazon is the chief disruptor, the odds are stacked against you
Any company that comes along trying to reinvent book publishing is competing not only with traditional book publishers but also with Amazon(s AMZN), which is almost 20 years old but keeps finding new ways to shake things up. Print book buying continues to move online and Amazon, which is now delivering on Sundays and offering same-day delivery in a growing number of cities, has a lock on that business. Kindle, launched in 2007, is the dominant ebook reading platform and Amazon is continually rolling out improvements to the Kindle…
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The ‘Bibliochaise’ Armchair
The link below is to an article that takes a look at a bookcase – armchair called the ‘Bibliochaise.’
For more visit:
http://designtaxi.com/news/365465/A-Comfortable-Armchair-That-Is-Also-A-Bookshelf-That-Holds-300-Books/
Subscription E-Book Service Oyster Crosses 500K Titles, Plans An Android Launch This Year
10 Memoirs About Terrible Mothers
Instapaper ‘Highlights’
The link below is to a blog post concerning the latest Instapaper update – highlights.
For more visit:
http://blog.instapaper.com/post/85125160146
Instapaper Updated
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the recently updated web application ‘Instapaper.’ This is a great app that I use myself.
Ten Biographies of Christian Men
The link below is to a listing of ten biographies of Christian men.
For more visit:
http://headhearthand.org/blog/2014/04/22/top-10-biographies-of-christian-men/
Be sure to look down towards the comments for further biographies of men.
Online Book Clubs
The link below is to an article that takes a look at online book clubs.
For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2014/04/28/online-book-clubs-real-book-clubs/
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